As I am writing this, I am sitting in a game shop in Hastings, Minnesota drinking a fantastic Chai Latte on a Tuesday afternoon. There are a handful of people here playing games on these beautiful handmade teak tables. Interestingly, I am sitting next to a group of...
When it comes to learning a lesson in passion, nothing beats November 5, 2018 – the day I put my blog out on the internet for all to see! That was a terrifying time for me. I had no idea what I was doing and did not know anyone else with a blog besides the people I...
Have you noticed that when people retire, they always say they are busier now than ever? It always seemed strange to me, because when you take out a 7-8-hour workday, that seems like a lot of time to fill to continue being busy. But now that I am home with an empty...
In my post, 8 Habits to Help You Make the Most of Your Life, I shared 8 habits that would help make your life more meaningful and enjoyable. Today I want to provide you a little inspiration through some motivational quotes and affirmations. Sometimes we need to hear...
I have wanted to write about morning and evening routines for a long time because I absolutely love the idea. But when I figure out what I want my daily routine to look like, reality comes into play, and the routines often don’t happen. So instead, I decided to write...
Are you taking too many shortcuts? Or do you do things halfway and not finish what you start because it gets too hard? Well, you should stop that! I tend to do things halfway, and then they get hard or make me uncomfortable, so I stop and move on to the next thing. I...
Hi! I’m Laurie Jonas. I created Living Marvelously to encourage midlife women to rediscover their purpose, follow what brings them joy, and design a next chapter that feels truly fulfilling. Have a look around!